History of Non-Western Art

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Explores art as an integral aspect of cultures from Africa, Asia, Islamic groups, Oceania, Native America, and pre-Columbian Central and South America. Increases understanding of the formal and iconographic properties of these works by examining the philosophies, social customs, and ritual practices of their cultures. The assignments in the course require the reading of scholarly articles and researched-based writing. Lecture 3 hours per week. Please note: Credit will be awarded for either ART 200 : History of Non-Western Art or ART 105: Art In World Culture.